Hazing and Sexual Conduct Policies

"Any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment harassment, or ridicule. Such activities may include but are not limited to the following: use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside or inside of the confines of the chapter house; wearing of public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery, morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with academic achievement, fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational institution, or applicable state law."

SEXUAL ABUSE AND HARASSMENT

The fraternity will not tolerate or condone any form of sexually abusive behavior on the part of its member, whether physical, mental or emotional. This is to include any actions which are demeaning to women or men including but not limited to date rape, gang rape or verbal harassment.

- Copied from Theta Chi Grand Chapter Guidelines

Alcohol and Substance Standards

ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

1. The possession, sale, use or consumption of ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, while on chapter premises, during a fraternity event, in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter, or in any event an observer would associate with the fraternity, must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws of the state, province, county, city and institution of higher education, and must comply with either the BYOB or Third Party Vendor Guidelines.

2. No alcoholic beverage may be purchased through chapter funds nor may the purchase of same for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name of, or on behalf of, the chapter. The purchase or use of a bulk quantity or common sources of such alcoholic beverage, e.g. kegs or cases, is prohibited.

3. OPEN PARTIES, meaning those with unrestricted access by non-members of the fraternity, without specific invitation, where alcohol is present, shall be prohibited.

5. The possession, sale or use of any ILLEGAL DRUGS or CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES while on chapter premises or during a fraternity event or at any event that an observer would associate with the fraternity, is strictly forbidden.

6. No chapter may co-sponsor an event with an alcohol distributor, charitable organization or tavern (tavern defined as an establishment generating more than half of annual gross sales from alcohol) where alcohol is given away, sold or otherwise provided to those present.

7. No chapter may co-sponsor or co-finance a function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters, groups or organizations.

8. All rush activities associated with any chapter will be a DRY rush function.

9. No member shall permit, tolerate, encourage, or participate in "drinking games."

10. No alcohol shall be present at any pledge/associate member/novice program, activity or ritual of the chapter.

Alcohol-Free Housing

"Nearly 2,000 college student drinkers report that they have damaged property while under the influence of alcohol.'

VALUES OF THE FRATERNITY

Men's college fraternities were all founded with one goal in mind: to mentor men to being better individuals. Even though the methodology is different these organization foster many of the same principles. Friendship, leadership, scholarship, community service and high standards of conduct are all included in the basic founding principles of men's college fraternities. The introduction of alcohol into chapter houses in the early 1960s began the shift from focusing on the organizational principles toward focusing on being the social centerpiece on campus. According to research from the Harvard School of Public Health, 86% of men living in fraternity houses are binge drinkers (5 or more drinks in one sitting).

COLLEGE STUDENTS AND ALCOHOL

When asked what the biggest problem university administrators face they often answer alcohol. University administrators are spending more and more time dealing with alcohol related incidences than on education issues. According to a CASA study, Greek housing residents drink three times as many drinks as other students, averaging 15 drinks/week vs. five drinks/week.

Chapters that choose to adopt alcohol-free housing benefit in the following ways:

-An environment more conducive to academic achievement

-A cleaner, safer living facility

-Decreased personal safety risks

Violation Procedures

When a brother of Theta Chi has violated any of the above policies, they are subject to punishment with its base in chapter-based discretion. Consequences may vary between suspension of a brother, to their complete expulsion from the local chapter and the Grand Chapter of the International Fraternity. In addition, if a criminal act is committed within the house, it is the responsibility of the chapter to comply with the local police in any investigation, as the result of said crime.